Antoine Balestrat
About Antoine Balestrat
Antoine Balestrat is a quantitative researcher at Squarepoint Capital, where he has worked since 2020 in Paris. He holds a Master's degree in Quantitative Finance and Computer Science from École Polytechnique and an MSc in Probability & Finance from Université Pierre et Marie Curie.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Antoine Balestrat has been employed at Squarepoint Capital as a Quantitative Researcher since 2020. He works in the Paris office, contributing to the firm's quantitative research initiatives. Prior to his current role, he also served as a Quantitative Researcher at Squarepoint Capital from 2019 to 2020 in London. His experience at Squarepoint Capital encompasses a range of quantitative analysis and research tasks aimed at enhancing trading strategies and financial models.
Education and Expertise
Antoine Balestrat holds a Master’s Degree in Quantitative Finance and Computer Science from Ecole Polytechnique, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He further advanced his education by obtaining an MSc in Probability & Finance from Université Pierre et Marie Curie, completing this program in 2019. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in quantitative methods, financial theory, and computational techniques.
Background
Antoine Balestrat's educational journey began at Lycée Pierre De Fermat, where he studied Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Sciences from 2013 to 2015. He transitioned into the finance sector with internships and roles at prominent institutions, including Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking. His internships included a Data Analyst position in 2017 and a role in Hybrid Derivatives Trading in 2018, both of which provided him with practical experience in financial analysis and trading.
Professional Experience
Antoine Balestrat has accumulated diverse professional experience in the finance industry. He interned as a Data Analyst at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking for two months in 2017, where he gained insights into data management and analysis. Additionally, he worked in Hybrid Derivatives Trading at Societe Generale in Hong Kong for four months in 2018, focusing on trading strategies and market analysis. These roles contributed to his expertise in quantitative research and finance.